What are Ethiopias chances at the Sydney Olympics?
Barring unforeseen circumstances, Emperor Gabe (Haile Gebre Selassie) is almost guaranteed to win an easy Gold Medal in the 10,000 meters race. The Emperor is already looking beyond Sydney to a marathon race and a new world record at 2 hours flat or less. If any other athlete had said that, no one would have taken him/her seriously. But this is the Emperor himself, the “greatest long-distance runner” of all times and the world of athletics takes his words seriously. Derartu Tulu, the Barcelona Olympics gold medallist will attempt to repeat her memorable success. Given her convincing wins early in the year in Portugal, many believe that Derartu, the first African woman ever to win a gold medal in the Olympics, will bring home a gold medal. Million Wolde the world indoor medallist is a contender for a gold in the 5K race despite the determination of the Kenyans to keep it among themselves. It will be a very much anticipated race. Ethiopia’s marathon hopes lie on the shoulders of the now
